Lawn & Garden Tips for lawns and turf laying from Perth’s One Stop Turf Shop Lawn Doctor. Let Lawn Doctor keep you updated on the latest techniques tips and ideas to help you have the perfect lawn. Suitable for all the lawns available at Lawn Doctor Perth such as Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo,TifTuf,Wintergreen Couch,Velvetene, Sir Grange, Kikuyu and Envy.
Over the last few weeks, The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in Western Australia has been inundated with reports of Chilli Thrip infestations in roses across the Perth…
Seed Heads in my Lawn – What are they, and how can I stop them? Recently, weather conditions have been unpredictable (putting it lightly!) across Australia. This has led to…
When it comes to lawn care – timing can be everything!! That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to help you plan your lawn care and maintenance based on…
Weeds are something that even the most dedicated lawnie has to deal with on a yearly basis. Because of this, the use of herbicides are indispensable in the battle against…
What is it? And how can I prevent or treat it on my lawn? Fungal Pathogen – Ophiosphaerella korrae Spring dead spot is a turf disease that appears as bleached patches…
Are ants the problem in your garden? Ants have become more of a problem in Perth when water restrictions came into play. This is because ants don’t generally like to…
How to spray your lawn. When you buy a product to treat your lawn either for weeds, pest or disease the labels can be confusing. Often, the label tells you…
Autumn Lawn Tips Autumn Lawn Tips can help you to keep a green, vigorous and healthy lawn through winter and set you up for Spring Water restrictions. For this reason,…
In Perth we experience very long hot summers and droughts can be particularly brutal to our lawns. TifTuf Bermuda grass has always been our recommended turf type for Perth lawns…
Aqua Force and Bi-Agra is the latest soil wetting system in the market. Aqua Force is a premium grade commercial wetting agent which allows for deep water penetration into the soil.…
Waterwise Sports Turf Excels Beyond Stadiums – Turfmate TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda grass is kicking water-saving goals at sportsgrounds, ovals, parks, schools, and front and back yards across the country. From…
The way we live has changed in Australia over the last 30 years. As a society we have different expectations, including the way we choose to spend our down time…
Fertiliser for Perth lawns is about having the right NPK ratios and the necessary micro elements for sandy soil. It is also about feeding at the right time. Now that…
Soil Amendments for Lawn Installation Let’s discuss soil amendments for lawns. Quite often we are asked what is the best way to prepare soil for lawn. There is several ways…
Winter Dormancy of Warm Season Grasses Weeds in Perth lawns are generally more prevalent in winter due to the grass varieties going dormant. A dormant grass does not use many…
Lawn Doctor Turf Shop are giving away free water catch cups to help you drought proof your lawn. Just come in store and get your free catch cups and advice…
Guildford Grass What is Guildford Grass Guildford Grass is also known as Onion Grass. It is a thin wiry weed that is very difficult to control due to it having…
Just because winter is here that doesn’t mean we can completely forget about our Perth lawn. Especially if we have one of the new soft leaf buffalo varieties that are…
What is TifTuf Drought Tolerant Grass TifTuf Drought Tolerant Grass is the product of almost 25 years of research and development from one of the worlds leading turf grass breeders,…
Armyworm is around town, showing up in Perth lawns. If your turf looks like an army is chewing on the leaves, or you notice moths at night, have a look…
To drought proof your lawn for Christmas follow our 3 easy steps. Lawn Doctor Turf Shop has all the products and advice to help you drought proof your lawn. Remember…
Seed Heads in Lawns A common problem with new lawns in late spring and early summer is the production of seed heads. Seeding is a natural part of the reproduction…
Spring Lawn Guide Our Spring Lawn Guide can help get your lawn in shape and ready for water restrictions. Most lawns coming out of winter will be looking a bit…
Just because winter is here doesn’t mean we can completely forget about the lawn, especially if we have one of the new soft leaf buffalo varieties that are capable of…
When to grow – Autumn and spring. Potatoes do not like frost so if you can avoid fost problems they can be grown all through winter. Potatoes are prone to…
In natural habitats, plant roots are a complex mixture of both fungi and plant. This relationship is called “mycor-rhiza” which literally means “Fungus-root” and has been going on for about…
Now there is no reason why you can’t have a 100% fully covered lawn. Gone are the days when we struggled with inefficient lawn seed and had to live with…
It is a known fact that having a lush green lawn dramatically enhances the look and improves the performance of your home, but did you know it also increases the…
There are a few different types of grubs that can affect your lawn. These includes those laid by moths and those laid by beetles. The beetle variety can be easier…
Garlic is great for the backyard veggie grower because it goes with anything and you can pretty much plant it and forget about it. As a general rule you plant…
To enjoy life is to live a healthy life. Lawn Doctor Turf Farms understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and understand the critical role turf grass plays in this.…
Dry Patch in Summer Dry Patches in your lawn can be caused by a number of issues that need to be addressed. They can occur individually, or as an interrelation between…
Citrus trees with root rot show a slow decline with leaf yellowing and leaf drop. It appears under the bark as white, fan shaped mycelia mats with a strong mushroom…
In these times of water restrictions, labor shortage and quest for more leisure time it seems attractive to install artificial turf rather than natural grass! Artificial grass needs no water,…
Nutgrass is a weed that will spread prolifically in your lawn and garden areas, soon taking over great swathes. Unfortunately, broad leaf weed killers will not work on this weed. The…
How to apply ColourGuard RTU. ColourGuard RTU is easy to apply – just follow the below steps. Sick of not having a green lawn, well now you can, just colour…
Armyworm are a problem in your lawn areas normally between autumn and winter. The juvenile larvae are initially cream and attain a greenish colour after feeding. Adult caterpillars are brownish…
